The distinguished journalist needs to consider the following points: A)The UPA-Left Alliance was in fact dragging on in spite of CMP..it was sliding down,with the Left only adding negative value for 4 years. When Dr Singh firmly went ahead,the Left quit the alliance to bring UPA down.Thus the trust vote was the Left's doing,and their bluff was called by the Lok Sabha. B)The question as to why Sonia & Dr Singh went for the trust vote was given on the floor by the PM.With its back to the wall,the UPA had to choose between resigning & trust vote.PM clarified that he had no personal/political agenda. C)The mud-slinging allegations by the BJP MPs and the display of cash in the House has 'bruised' the Parliament and all MPs/MLAs of India,& they must stew in their shame! In particular,LK Advani and not Dr Singh is to answer for this dirty game. D) With the Left acting more as a hinderance for 4 years,the UPA Govt did not act more forcefully.By standing up for their agenda Sonia/Dr Singh have regained credibility a little.As far as wheeling/dealing by MPs & the 'Lobbies' goes, it's for us voters & the nation to wake up to electoral reforms. E) I expected a more balanced and analytical report from Ms Sheela Bhat.It is regrettable that her article comes through as cynical, one-sided,and opportunistic.She has not seen a single positive aspect in any party or politician.As Readers,we deserve
